Recognized: Added functionalities

Attach electronic copies of support documentation to the applications online

Save partially completed applications to finish them later

Copy previously submitted applications, modify them and submit as new

Request Permit Amendments online

Verify status of all submitted applications online.

Retrieve and print selected issued permits and certificates online

Submit Utilization Reports online to TIE

All default user functions

How to become a Recognized User of EXCOL

You must register with the Trade Controls and Technical Barriers Bureau (TID), and will be assigned an EIPA file number (formerly EICB business number). Companies can register once for all staff requiring EXCOL access, using this process:

A representative of the company must be selected to oversee the registration. This Company Officer will have to notify EXCOL Administration of additions and removals of individuals' access.

The EXCOL Recognized Business form is used to create/update the Business account with TID. It lists the users, and is signed by an officer of the company, approving those users. This form is required to establish the EXCOL business account, before users can be added, and is required even if there is only one person involved. If you don't know the EIPA file number, just leave it blank.

Each person who needs to login must also complete a Recognized User form, including a single proprietor or individual. The Recognized User form bears the person's signature, attesting that (a) they understand the rules regarding the Access Code and the electronic submissions, and (b) they consent to the collection, retention and sharing of the personal information required for the EXCOL account.

Please click these links to view and print Recognized User and Recognized Business forms. Even if there is only one person, both forms are still required. The completed and signed forms should be returned by Fax 613-992-9397, mail or courier to this address:

EXCOL provides secure on-line access using the Government of Canada Key (GCKey). The GCKey is not part of the EXCOL application, and is created separately. The GCKey belongs to you and you alone, and must not be shared with anyone else. It is a security device that allows you personally to access various federal Government on-line services in addition to EXCOL. Please see the GCKey Frequently Asked Questions web page.

Once your form has been processed, you will receive an email from enrolment@ottawatechops.com which contains a link for completing your enrolment on-line, an Access Code, and other required information.

Completing the Enrolment

1. PLEASE BEGIN by clicking the link in the email. This will take you to the EXCOL website.

7. You should now be directed to the <EXCOL Enrolment> page where you use the information from the email. Click on <Enrol NOW!> button when you have filled the appropriate fields. After this final step of the enrolment, your GCKey will be associated with your EXCOL account.

8. EXCOL will launch, and your name will appear in the upper right corner. The next time you use EXCOL, you simply login.

Note: This office does not support the GCKey capability. You will need to call the GCKey Help Desk at 1-855-438-1102 if there are problems with the login.